Aryna Sabalenka survives US Open scare against Linda Noskova to reach semifinals
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova in a three-set thriller to reach the US Open semifinals for the sixth consecutive year. Despite trailing in the final set, the world number one rallied to win in a tiebreak.
Why it matters
This victory keeps Sabalenka on track for a third consecutive US Open title, marking a significant milestone in professional tennis.
Aryna Sabalenka was down a break before coming back to win the deciding set. ( Getty Images: Al Bello )
Aryna Sabalenka has come back from a break in the third set to beat Linda Noskova in the US Open quarterfinals.
Sabalenka said she thought "the match is over" while trailing 2-4 in the decider, before coming back to win it in a tiebreak.
The Belarusian will face Jessica Pegula in the semifinals after the American defeated compatriot Emma Navarro.
Link copied Share Share article World number one Aryna Sabalenka has survived her toughest test of the tournament to beat Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(7/1), 3-6, 7-6(10/7) and reach the US Open semifinals for a sixth consecutive year.
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